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Daniel 4:29-31
New English Translation
Daniel 4:29-31
New English Translation
29 After twelve months, he happened to be walking around on the battlements[a] of the royal palace of Babylon. 30 The king uttered these words: “Is this not the great Babylon that I have built for a royal residence[b] by my own mighty strength[c] and for my majestic honor?” 31 While these words were still on the king’s lips,[d] a voice came down from heaven: “It is hereby announced to you,[e] King Nebuchadnezzar, that your kingdom has been removed from you!
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- Daniel 4:29 tn The word “battlements” is not in the text but is supplied from context. Many English versions supply “roof” here (e.g., NAB, NASB, NIV, NRSV); cf. NLT “on the flat roof.”
- Daniel 4:30 tn Aram “house.”
- Daniel 4:30 tn Aram “by the might of my strength.”
- Daniel 4:31 tn Aram “in the mouth of the king.”
- Daniel 4:31 tn Aram “to you they say.”
Daniel 4:29-31
New International Version
Daniel 4:29-31
New International Version
29 Twelve months later, as the king was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, 30 he said, “Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory(A) of my majesty?”(B)
31 Even as the words were on his lips, a voice came from heaven, “This is what is decreed for you, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your royal authority has been taken from you.(C)
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